The story behind "Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss" is a fascinating blend of myth and artistry. Antonio Canova sculpted this iconic piece between 1787 and 1793, capturing a dramatic moment from the Greek myth of Psyche and Cupid. According to the legend, Psyche, a mortal woman of extraordinary beauty, incurs the wrath of Venus, the goddess of love, who imposes a series of trials upon her. The final trial leads Psyche to a state of near death, asleep and seemingly lifeless, as a result of a spe...
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